Donaulimes World Heritage Route: Complete Tour

Hier gibt es verschiedene Backwaren, leckere Kuchen und Torten.
Parkmöglichkeiten befinden sich in der Nähe des Hauses, an der Donau oder im Markt.

Öffnungszeiten:
Montag, Dienstag, Donnerstag, Freitag 05:30 - 14:00 Uhr.
Mittwoch 05:30 - 13:00 Uhr.
Samstag 05:30 -12:00 Uhr

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On 21 April 1854, Princess Elisabeth of Bavaria started her journey to Vienna as the future bride of Emperor Franz Joseph I. A particularly festive reception was prepared for the young Sissi in the border customs office and market of Engelhartszell.

In memory of this event, a café named "Sissi" has now been set up in the former grocer's shop of the Atteneder family with great attention to detail.

Guests at the "Sissi" cafe can expect a variety of breakfasts, hot dishes at lunchtime, homemade pastries, wines from Hebenstreit, Engelszell monastery liqueurs and Trappist beers.

Our house is located on the Danube Cycle Path and the Danube Trail, close to the boat landing stages of
Engelhartszell I, II and III.

Our menu offers vegetarian and Asian specialities. Of course, we also serve traditional typical Austrian dishes.
Various coffee specialities and homemade pastries in our café will sweeten your stay with us.
Our shady garden provides the necessary cooling on hot summer days.

"Die Zille" expands the offerings at the Hotel & Seminarkultur on the Danube. Even during the planning phase of the hotel in Wesenufer, plans were already in place to incorporate a permanent exhibition on the topic of wooden barge construction. Now, following the second phase of construction—during which the hotel was expanded and part of the old building was renovated—the exhibition has been realized.
The planning, implementation, and opening of the exhibition took place in collaboration with the municipality of Waldkirchen, the Hotel & Seminarkultur an der Donau, the Donau Oberösterreich Marketing Association, and the Association of Boatmen of the Upper Danube Valley.

“Die Zille” highlights the role of Zille and wooden boat building in history and the present day, showcasing interesting models of wooden boats and the tools used to craft them.

The Hotel & Seminarkultur an der Donau will also incorporate the exhibition into its future program development. In addition to an overnight stay or a seminar at the hotel, guests can also visit the permanent exhibition and cycle along the new section of the Danube Cycle Path between Wesenufer and the Schlögener Schlinge to the workshops of the last Zille builders, Witti and Königsdorfer.
The exhibition may also be of interest to guests traveling on a cruise along the Danube, as the Wesenufer boat landing is located right next to the hotel.

This Donausteig rest area is idyllically situated on the edge of the forest just above Kasten. It offers a marvellous view of the Danube Gorge valley downstream and the Jochenstein power station just 5 km away - simply beautiful!
The information board provides a brief overview of the history of Vichtenstein. The legend "Glück gehabt am Teufelsstein" ("Good luck at the Devil's Stone"), on the other hand, warns us to be careful with our own wishes - especially at the Teufelsbach in Vichtenstein!

The Red Cross is a time-honoured wayside cross in a wooded area just above Kasten. It bears witness to the age and importance of this connecting path between Kasten and Vichtenstein. We will find out more about the interpretation of wayside crosses later under "Wayside crosses - narrative field monuments".

Incidentally, the children from Kasten once walked to school in Vichtenstein along this path.

Ein Muss für jeden Besucher Passaus.

Einzigartig ist der Zusammenfluss der drei Flüsse Donau, Inn und Ilz an der Passauer Ortsspitze. Die unterschiedlichen Wasserfarben vermischen sich, der Ausblick ins Donautal weckt Sehnsucht nach der Ferne. Schon der Spaziergang durch die zauberhaften Gassen der Altstadt zum Dreiflüsseeck ist ein Erlebnis.

E-points - "charging stations" for electric bikes, for Danube cyclists travelling the region on electric bikes

at the inn “Gasthof Steininger ‚Zum Goldenen Schiff‘ “

The e-bike charging station at Gasthof Luger offers cyclists on the Danube Cycle Path the opportunity to charge their e-bike free of charge.

Please note: Don't forget your e-bike charger.

at the market town hall Engelhartszell

State-of-the-art KTM e-bikes and navigation devices equipped with "GenussZielen" (pleasure destinations) guide the sports-conscious connoisseur to selected "GenussWirten" (pleasure hosts), direct farm marketers and much more.
The e-bikes help you to fully explore the landscape. Ride with ease from the Danube in Kasten via the treetop path in Kopfing to the Pramtal town of Andorf and enjoy the hospitality of our gourmet hosts.

Die kleine Töpferschänke liegt direkt am “Donauradweg Passau – Wien” in Obernzell hinter dem fürstbischöflichen Schloss gegenüber der Donaufähre. Neben dem Grundstück befindet sich zudem ein Kinderspielplatz und das Keramikmuseum.

Auf dem in der Töpferei hergestellten Geschirr werden Ihnen Brotzeiten, Getränke, Kaffee und Kuchen serviert.

Schmankerl und Brotzeiten werden für Sie frisch zubereitet. In dem Töpferschänken-Gartenbetrieb ist Selbstbedienung.

Aus der Brotzeitkarte:

süffige Biere und Getränke der Brauerei Hacklberg,
Mühlviertler Bauernmost,
Weine aus Franken und vom Neusiedler See,
Schnäpse vom Bauern,
Brettljause,
Schmalzbrot,
Schnittlauchbrot,
frisches niederbayerisches Schwarzgeräuchtertes,
Käseplatte,
Glasfleisch mit Bauernbrot,
hausgemachte Kuchen,
Kaffee,
Kräuter-Tee aus dem Garten.
Gut zu wissen:

Jeden Donnerstag ab ca. 18 Uhr gibt es frische selbstgeräuchterte Forellen vom Hof mit Bauernbrot und Krenn.
An Sonn- und Feiertagen ab 10 Uhr gibt es kesselfrische Weißwürste mit Breze.
Zu besonderen Anlässen und auf Vorbestellung ab 10 Personen gibt es Steckerlfisch oder Ripperl vom Holzkohlengrill.
Herkunft und Qualität: 

Die Weine aus Franken-Escherndorf und Österreich-Podersdorf kommen direkt vom Weinbauern, Schnaps und Most vom Ostbauern aus dem Donautal und Mühlviertel.

Fleisch, Fische, Wurst, Leberkäs’, Würstl und Geräuchertes stammen aus der niederbayerisch-oberösterreichischen Region.

Der Bergkäse stammt aus der Schweizer Bio-Sennerei Andeer in Graubünden.

Öffnungszeiten Sommer:

April – Oktober – ausschließlich Gartenbetrieb! 
Dienstag & Mittwoch, 10 – 17 Uhr.
Donnerstag bis Sonntag von 10 – 21 Uhr.
Bei schlechter Witterung ist geschlossen.
Montag ist unser Ruhetag.
Öffnungszeiten Winter:

Oktober – April – Stüberl!
Donnerstag, Freitag, Sonntag, 11 – 22 Uhr.

E-CHARGING STATION AT THE NIBELUNGENSTÜBERL INN

Whether in the shadow of the mighty abbey church or in the historic abbey cellar. You are sure to find a pleasant place where you can savour the abbey's own liqueurs and home-brewed beers. Of course, we also offer desserts and snacks as refreshments in between. The adjoining shop at the Stiftspforte invites you to browse and shop. 

Energy AG Fair Energy GmbH

Equipment:
6 parking spaces for single-track e-vehicles
(e-motorbikes, e-bicycles)
Schuko plug (230 V, 16 A, as in the household)

The story of  in Neustift im Mühlkreis began decades ago, when Markus Luger's great-grandfather laid the foundation stone with a small inn. Today, it has become a culinary jewel that celebrates the Danube, its fish and the Mühlviertel region in a masterful way. Here, where time seems to pass more slowly, the Luger family welcomes their guests with a warmth that makes you feel that you are not just in a restaurant, but in the heart of a passion that has been lived for four generations.

The Luger family business: that's Markus, his aunts, uncles and his daughter, who together make the business what it is - a place filled with a deep connection to nature and a history that began with a passion for fishing and has been passed down through generations. Markus and his family specialise in one type of fish in particular - Danube fish, which they catch fresh in front of the house. Preparing the fish at Gasthaus Luger requires a special skill: cupping - an almost forgotten technique of fish preparation in which fine, parallel incisions are made in the skin of the fish, allowing spices, marinades or other flavours to penetrate deep into the fish flesh. The range of fish that can be tasted at the restaurant extends from white fish such as aitel, barbel and bream to noble fish such as trout, char, pikeperch and carp. But it's not just fish lovers who get their money's worth at Gasthaus Luger, as the restaurant offers a variety of different dishes ranging from traditional Austrian cuisine - such as the Mühlviertler Bierschnitzel filled with bacon, sheep's cheese and herbs - to vegetarian options and homemade pastries. The cuisine at Gasthaus Luger is characterised by the use of ingredients from the restaurant's own farm and many local producers.
For Markus, the connection to the region is not just a promise, but a way of life that has been built up and strengthened through years of relationships with local farmers and producers. These friendships are reflected in the ingredients, which find their way into the kitchen fresh and of the highest quality every day. A mixture of deep tranquillity and warm hospitality prevails at the inn.
 
Guests travelling along the Donau cycle path, on the Penzenstein-Runde, the Donaulimes Welterbe-Runde Passau-Schlögen-Passau can look forward not only to fresh dishes, but also to tastings and seasonally changing menus. Here, far away from everyday life, guests will find a place to stop and savour - be it with a freshly caught fish dish or a glass of wine with a view of the passing Danube.

The following tour also leads past the Gasthof Luger fish restaurant:

• Burgherrenweg

Are you longing for active, relaxing holidays directly on the Danube?
Gasthof-Pension Klaffenböck in Kasten an der Donau 15, 4091 Vichtenstein offers you the perfect conditions for your holiday pleasure. Whether sporty on the bike, or just relaxing by the river... Enjoy your holiday on the Danube!

Holidays on the Danube - at the Gasthof-Pension Klaffenböck in Kasten
Innviertel hospitality and cosiness await you in our family- and cyclist-friendly excursion inn, ideally located on the Nibelungen federal road, only 40 metres from the Danube beach.

Our comfortable, quiet guest rooms for one or two persons are equipped with shower/WC, satellite TV and radio, as well as partly with balcony with a view directly onto the Danube. In the morning, an extended breakfast awaits you.

Furthermore, enjoy the extensive menu in our cosy, rustic guest room, which is still heated with a tiled stove.

Located directly on the Nibelungen highway between Passau and Linz, you can also make sure your car doesn't run out of petrol at our petrol station.

Cosy - hospitable - comfortable! Gasthof-Pension Klaffenböck in Kasten on the Danube

N E W since April 2012: E-bike rental

In the 1950s, the inn was nicknamed the "Dreimäderlhaus" (three-wheeled house) because of the innkeeper's three pretty daughters, which aroused the curiosity of many a young boy and prompted him to stop in. In 1960, daughter Hedwig and her husband Eduard Schlager, who was the first to drive the workers of the Quelle mail-order company to Linz and back on weekdays with his own bus, took over the innkeeping business after his untimely death in 1976. During this time, extensive conversion and renovation work was carried out. Peter Schlager took over the business from his mother in 1995. The inn, located directly on the Nibelungen federal road, is an insider's tip for the many fishing enthusiasts who try their luck at the adjacent ponds of the Donauschlinge. With well-organised musical mornings in the summer months, the innkeeper always succeeds in attracting mainly guests from the community and from neighbouring Haibach ob der Donau. They are treated to good home cooking and a speciality of the house, home-roasted Steckerlfischen. In winter, the aforementioned ponds and the in-house ice rinks are an Eldorado for curling. On fine winter days, up to a hundred curlers can be found here, and of course the Schlager Inn provides them with warm and cold drinks.

Opening hours daily from 9:00 a.m. (closed from October to the end of April on Mondays)Restaurant: 45 seats
Guest garden: 100 seats
Warm cuisine daily / Specialities/SmankerlFish specialities (Steckerlfische), Bradl in der Rhein, Kisten-Sau, Sauschädlessen, Ripperlessen (with advance reservation) Additional services
8 beds with shower/WC fishing possibility (sale of fishing cards), - overnight stay € 29.00
E-bike charging station, ...

We offer Austrian, down-to-earth food and all kinds of good wines from our rustic wine cellar. Which you can enjoy with our good Mühlviertler delicacies. Fantastic views of Europe's second longest river and the passing ships. Forget your everyday life, enjoy cosiness and tranquillity.

The gentle lapping of the water, the singing of the birds and the sun's rays winking through the leafy canopy. Our guest garden in the green invites you to linger. Our nature shows its best side especially in the Danube valley. Many excursion destinations await you, which you can hike to strengthen yourself.

Cosy inn with a family atmosphere and regional cuisine.
Ideal starting point for bike tours (bike rental) and hikes.
Swimming pool, vitality area, sauna-vitarium, relaxation oasis, vitamin bar, sun terrace and sunbathing lawn.
Seating inside the inn: 40
Seating outside: 20
12 beds, shower/WC, phone, TV.

Do you want to find out why it rains, how the water comes into the tap and what kinds of fish are swimming in the water? Would you like to experience what water means, that it is the most important comestible and will determine our future? - Then you should visit Haus am Strom!
Here you are shown how nature and technology, ecology and economy create a symbiosis. Economical usage of natural, environment friendly materials, electricity and heating from an environmentally friendly hydroelectric power station – and all of that packed into a futuristic and unique architecture that puts the theme water into effect.

Guided tours on request.

Cyclists' meeting on the Danube Cycle Path Passau-Vienna.

We offer our guests: drinks, ice cream, coffee, homemade cakes and pies, snacks, decorations, flowers and small gifts.

Our farm is located directly on the Danube Cycle Path and is therefore a wonderful rest stop or starting point for a bike tour.

Snack station, vacation on the farm

Gerne können Sie hier Ihr E-Bike kostenlos auftanken.
E-Bike nicht bei Regen aufladen!

Es sind genügend Parkplätze vorhanden (darunter auch Behinderten- und Busparkplätze), sowie ein Langzeitparkplatz für Radfahrer und Schiffsreisende. Zur Ausstattung zählen Gästezimmer und ein Kinderspielsplatz am Grundstück.

Durchgehend warme Küche von 11:00 bis 20:30 Uhr.
Freitag ist Ruhetag.

A grocery store was set up on the ground floor of the former brewery building in order to ensure the local supply of everyday goods for people living in the surrounding area. In this "corner store" you will find all the everyday products you need, products from the certified "Fair Trade" sector, organic products from the region as well as small souvenirs, newspapers, news and gift ideas.

Customers can also request a delivery service.

Let us spoil you with home-style Upper Austrian cuisine in the cosy guest rooms or in the beautiful guest garden.
In good weather, we have a barbecue every Thursday from 18:00.

Ample parking is available directly in front of the house.

We look forward to your visit!

These are 1.4-meter-high service stations equipped with a suspension device for bicycles, an air pump and hand tools such as screwdrivers, Allen keys and wrenches, etc., which can be used to repair minor bicycle faults conveniently and free of charge

The public toilet facility at the Mini-Danube in Engelhartszell is open from April 1 to October 31.
Closed from November 1 to March 31

The public toilet facility at the Roman castle "Stanacum" in Oberranna is open daily from 10 am to 6 pm from Palm Sunday to the end of October.

Since 1529 Haichenbach went to ruin. In later times even the name fell into oblivion. The ruins, around which many legends entwine, were named after the nearby Kerschbaumergut "Kerschbaumerschlößl" (legend: " "The tree snakes of Haichenbach" by Prof. Fritz Winkler).

The ruins have been converted into a viewing platform, from which there is a breathtaking view over the Danube loop Schlögen.

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Laden Sie den Akku Ihres E-Bikes auf, damit Ihrer Weiterreise entlang der Deutschen Limes-Straße nichts im Wege steht!

[>> Weitere Informationen auf der Internetseite der Deutschen Limes-Straße]

The bike repair shop is located directly on the Danube cycle path from Passau to Vienna.

E-bikes as well as trekking bikes for young and old can be rented.
Booking is very straightforward!
Simply call and book in advance.
004377178037 or 004367761166508 Mr. Thomas

Information: Marktgemeindeamt (community offices/local authority)
Phone: +43 (0) 77 17 / 80 55-16
 
Livelihood and tamed current
Waters have always been interesting for human beings. Firstly, for the reason of fishing and secondly, for energy production or as a transport opportunity. From the narrow valleys, in contrast to the areas beneath the breakthroughs, only a few artefacts from prehistoric times exist. For former farmers the extreme terrain offered too limited opportunities for existence. First indications on settlement stem from Roman times which show coin founds and remains of walls.
Just beneath the Jochenstein a milestone was discovered, which used to function as a border stone between Austria, Bavaria and the Diocese of Passau. Already the Romans undertook shipping on the Danube. Later its increasing importance as a waterway had massive effects on nature. Many river regulations were performed and together with the construction of with many power plants extremely changed the natural condition of the river. Gravel banks, alluvial deposit of fine sand and riparian forests are since then largely lost.

Information: Marktgemeindeamt (community offices/local authority) 
Phone: +43 (0) 77 17 / 80 55-16

To give back nature…
The shore areas of the Danube are influenced severely by humans and their hydraulic engineering measures. The Danube gorge offers naturally, due to its deeply narrow valley, only few floodplains. Additionally, through river regulations, constructions and the planting of foreign trees (e.g. spruce trees) suitable areas for river meadows are endangered or lost. Today only a very small portion of meadow landscape remains. However, the floodplains have important functions for the landscape balance like water detention, self-cleaning, stabilisation of waters and provides a habitat for endangered animal and plant species. The shores of the Danube are nearly consistently secured with riprap and only accompanied by a tiny woodland strip. Today, shallow water zones and sedimentation areas like islands, bays and gravel banks are increasingly created again. Many of these projects are planned or already executed – in Engelhartszell such projects were already done.

Above the fortress “Burg Rannariedl” once lied a massive castle, which was robbed and burnt down by enemies – how the knight survived and what’s the role of the brave maiden in the story, you can read in the next Danube legend.

Information: Marktgemeinde Engelhartszell
Tel.: +43 (0) 77 17 / 80 55-16

Der Natur was zurückgeben…    
Die Uferbereiche der Donau sind durch verschiedene wasserbauliche Maßnahmen stark vom Menschen beeinflusst. Die Donauschlucht bietet naturgemäß aufgrund ihres tief eingegrabenen Engtals wenige Austandorte. Durch Flussregulierungen, Verbauungen und Anpflanzung von standortfremden Bäumen (z.B. Fichten) sind aber auch die passenden Standorte gefährdet oder verloren gegangen. Heute finden sich nur noch Reste von Auenlandschaften. Die Au hat aber wichtige Funktionen im Landschaftshaushalt wie Wasserrückhalt, Selbstreinigung, Gewässerstabilisierung und ist Lebensraum für bedrohte Tier- und Pflanzenarten. Die Ufer der Donau sind fast durchgehend mit Blockwurf abgesichert und oft nur noch von schmalen Gehölzstreifen begleitet. Heute werden wieder vermehrt Flachwasserzonen und Sedimentationsflächen wie Inseln, Buchten und Schotterbänke geschaffen. Viele dieser Projekte sind in Planung oder Umsetzung, in Engelhartszell und Kramesau wurden solche bereits durchgeführt.

Oberhalb der Burg Rannariedl stand einst ein mächtiges Schloss, das von Feinden ausgeraubt und niedergebrannt wurde - wie der Sohn des Ritters überlebte und was eine tapfere Magd mit der ganzen Geschichte zu tun hat, lesen Sie in der Donau-Sage "Der verborgene Schatz".

Information: Gemeindeamt
Tel.: +43 (0) 77 14 / 66 55

Traditionsreiche Kulturlandschaft   
Der Sauwald ist eine traditionelle Kulturlandschaft, bestehend aus einem Mosaik aus Wäldern und landwirtschaftlichen Nutzflächen. Durch die vielen Einzelgehöfte und Weiler wird der ländliche Eindruck noch verstärkt und es ergibt sich ein harmonisches  Landschaftsbild. Der Untergrund des Sauwaldes wird von Graniten und Gneisen gebildet und gehört zum Kristallin der Böhmischen Masse. Wirtschaftsgrünland und Ackerflächen bilden die wichtigsten Anteile der Landwirtschaft. Besonders im waldreichen Hochsauwald ist die Forstwirtschaft dominant. Hier ist allerdings der Anteil an standortfremden Fichtenforsten hoch.

Es gibt viele Geschichten rund um Burg Krämpelstein - eine besonders traurige ist jene "Vom Schneider, seinem Schlössl und der weißen Geiß".

The contrasts of the Danube slopes can be recognised from the viewpoints.

On the one side: rocky, dry, steep slopes. On the other side: flat areas and gently rising hills.

The steep slopes of the Donauleiten offer a variety of different habitats in a very small space. Shady forests, steep rocky precipices, boulder streams and narrow stream gorges occur side by side. These different habitats allow for a high diversity of animal and plant species.
Two particularly interesting inhabitants are the green lizard and the Aesculapian snake.
The green lizard is threatened with extinction in Bavaria and highly endangered in Austria. The blue-coloured throat of the males during the mating season is striking.
The Aesculapian snake is the largest snake in Central Europe and a skilful climber. It can be found as a symbol at every pharmacy, where it skilfully climbs the Aesculapian staff.

According to legend, the devil was also up to mischief around the Penzenstein.
The Danube legend "To hell with the stone!" reveals how the area was rid of him and why his footprints can still be seen on the Penzenstein today.

Info: Marktgemeindeamt Hofkirchen i.M.
Tel.: +43 (0) 72 85 / 70 11

Felsige Wohnungen… 
Zu den imposantesten Landschaftselementen zählen die steilen Felsstandorte der Donauleitn. Lichte Kiefer- und Eichenbestände besiedeln diese Lebensräume. Besonders reichhaltig ist hier die Reptilienfauna, aber auch der Uhu, die größte Eulenart fühlt sich hier wohl. Mit etwas Glück kann der aufmerksame Beobachter ihn auf seinen abendlichen Beutezügen beobachten. Wer besonders Acht gibt, kann vielleicht einen Blick auf einen der Bodenbewohner erhaschen. Einige Eidechsenarten rascheln durch das Gebüsch, unter ihnen die Smaragdeidechse. Sie ist mit ihren 35 cm Gesamtlänge eine der größten heimischen Eidechsen. Der Name bezieht sich auf die grünliche Färbung der erwachsenen Tiere. Besonders auffällig ist die in der Paarungszeit blau gefärbte Kehle der Männchen. In den Donauleiten bevorzugt sie Felsbereiche und Steinhalden mit viel Gebüsch und Dornensträuchern, wo sie sich vor Fressfeinden verstecken kann.

Die Ruine Haichenbach wird im Volksmund auch Kerschbaumer Schlössl genannt - wie das Schloss zu seinem Namen kam, erzählt die Donau-Sage "Spuck auf die Rache!".

The rest areas feature an exposed concrete column, which reminds of the Roman milestones, wears a Roman head that was created by the artist Miguel Horn and presents information about the region, Danube Cycle Path and the Romans. Additionally they encompass a five metre long bench, made out of stone and concrete, and a solid ground of Danube pebble stones.
 
The architecture is inspired by the design elements during Roman times.
 
The concept comes from a competition which was jointly organized with the University of Art and Design of Linz and won by the student Lukas Beltrame. An important partner during the construction of the sites was the “Bauakademie” in Steyregg, which produced with their trainees all mounting parts for the rest areas.

The rest areas consist of an exposed concrete column, reminiscent of a Roman milestone, bearing a Roman head created by artist Miguel Horn and containing information about the local community, the Danube cycle path and the Romans, as well as a 5 metre long rest bench made of concrete and stone and a paved floor made of Danube pebbles. The architecture is based on design elements from Roman times.

The design for the Roman rest areas was the result of a competition organised jointly with the University of Art and Design Linz and won by student Lukas Beltrame. An important partner in the construction of the squares is the construction academy in Steyregg, which produced all the built-in parts for the squares with its apprentices.

The rest areas consist of an exposed concrete column, reminiscent of a Roman milestone, bearing a Roman head created by artist Miguel Horn and containing information about the local community, the Danube cycle path and the Romans, as well as a 5 metre long rest bench made of concrete and stone and a paved floor made of Danube pebbles. The architecture is based on design elements from Roman times.

The design for the Roman rest areas was the result of a competition organised jointly with the University of Art and Design Linz and won by student Lukas Beltrame. An important partner in the construction of the squares is the construction academy in Steyregg, which produced all the built-in parts for the squares with its apprentices.

The rest areas consist of an exposed concrete column, reminiscent of a Roman milestone, bearing a Roman head created by artist Miguel Horn and containing information about the local community, the Danube cycle path and the Romans, as well as a 5 metre long rest bench made of concrete and stone and a paved floor made of Danube pebbles. The architecture is based on design elements from Roman times.

The design for the Roman rest areas was the result of a competition organised jointly with the University of Art and Design Linz and won by student Lukas Beltrame. An important partner in the construction of the squares is the construction academy in Steyregg, which produced all the built-in parts for the squares with its apprentices.

Das Donautal hat ein äußerst ästhetisches Erscheinungsbild, das seinen Höhepunkt wohl hier in der Donauschlinge Schlögen findet. Hier zeigt sich die Kraft und Schönheit der Natur.

Die Donauschlinge Schlögen wurde 2008 zum „Naturwunder Oberösterreich´s“ ernannt. Diese – epigenetische Durchbruchstal genannt – Rarität ist entstanden, als sich die Donau in den weichen Schichten des Tertiär ihr mäanderförmiges Bett suchte und dieses später auf dem harten Granitgestein beibehalten musste. Durch die nachfolgende Hebung der Landmasse grub sich die Donau fast 300 m tief ein und schuf auf diese Weise das Engtal, welches in der Schlögener Donauschlinge nahezu einen vollen Kreis bildet.

Im Sommer steht eine Sonnenterrasse mit Schirmen zur Verfügung.

Welcome to the Schütz Art Café - where art meets pleasure.

Let yourself be enchanted by the unique combination of contemporary art and classic coffee house culture in a stylish ambience. Surrounded by inspiring works of art, you can enjoy the finest home-made pastries - the best far and wide -, delicious snacks, exquisite drinks and ice cream that you won't soon forget. Our friendly team is passionate about making you feel at home from the very first moment.

Whether as an enjoyable start or a relaxing end to your visit, a visit to the Schütz Art Museum is the perfect way to round off your experience. The museum invites you not only to view art, but also to experience it intensively - in dialog with international artists and by taking a look behind the scenes of their work.

Schütz Art Café & Museum - a place to linger, enjoy and discover.

The collection focuses on Austrian visual art from the Classical Modernist period, complemented by other works from the 19th and 20th centuries through to the present day. Among them are artists such as Klimt, Schiele, Kokoschka, Waldmüller, Schindler, Wisinger-Florian, Moll, Eisenschitz, Moser, Dobrowsky, Walde, Egger-Lienz, ...

You can find all the latest information on the Schütz Art Museum’s website:
https://www.schuetzartsociety.at/museum

Located directly on the B130 Nibelungen federal road between Passau and Linz, you can use our in-house BP petrol station for a refuelling stop. It is open from Monday to Sunday and on public holidays between 5 am and 9 pm. But you don't have to go without petrol outside these times either: A fuel terminal allows cashless refuelling around the clock.

Die Veste Niederhaus liegt in Passau unterhalb der Veste Oberhaus an einer Landzunge, an der Ilz und Donau zusammenfließen.

Die Burg Niederhaus wurde im Jahr 1250 in Verbindung mit der Veste Oberhaus erbaut. Verbunden sind die beiden Burgen mit einem doppelten Wehrgang.

Die Veste Niederhaus war lange Zeit im Besitz der Fürstbischöfe. 1890 erwarb der Historienmaler Ferdinand Wagner die Burg.

2003-2008 wurde das Niederhaus renoviert. Die Burg Niederhaus ist seit 1890 in Privatbesitz.

If you sit on the terrace of the Hotel Wesenufer in the morning, you will be greeted not only by the warm rays of the sun, but also by the gentle lapping of the Danube, which flows right next to the guest garden. The hotel, close to the Schlögener Donauschlinge, combines this cosy location with the warmth of its team, who look after every single guest attentively. With over 700 years of history, the hotel combines a unique location with active inclusion, respectful interaction and joie de vivre.

The Wesenufer Hotel & Seminarkultur was opened in its current form in 2008 following a comprehensive renovation. Today, the hotel is managed by Margarete Durstberger and is part of the flagship operation of pro mente Oberösterreich - a non-profit organisation dedicated to the mental and social health of people. The hotel currently employs between 45 and 50 people with disabilities, who fulfil a variety of tasks in different areas of the business. They work in the kitchen, in service, in cleaning and sometimes also in the garden or event area. The focus here is clearly on each individual, as everyone is deployed according to their skills and interests so that all individual strengths can be utilised.

The Wesenufer Hotel's cuisine focuses on regional and seasonal products, which are prepared with a lot of love and bring a piece of home to the plate. The homemade Sauwald potato noodles are a particular favourite, with guests returning time and time again. The kitchen team knows every ingredient and its origin inside out - so you can feel the connection to the region and the tradition that goes into these dishes with every bite. Fresh ingredients such as meat from Sigharting, vegetables from Eferding and eggs from happy hens from Haibach characterise the culinary offering. From the sumptuous breakfast buffet to Austrian creations for lunch and dinner, the hotel spoils its guests and always pays attention to the conscious and sustainable use of food.

For travelling guests or visitors to seminars and events, the hotel offers 49 stylish and modern rooms, including three barrier-free rooms, some of which have a balcony or terrace with a view of the Danube. If you would like to explore the Danube even closer than from your room, the Hotel Wesenufer offers the opportunity to explore the Danube region by bike on the Danube cycle path, on foot on the surrounding hiking trails or on a Danube boat trip. The Wesenufer Hotel not only offers relaxation and enjoyment, but also an inspiring experience of active inclusion and sustainable tourism.

Discovery tours with an enjoyable stopover! This culinary partner is located on the following tours:

• Donauengtal-Runde
• Donauschlingen-Runde
• Donau Limes World Heritage Tour Stage 1 Passau-Schlögen
• Radrunde Schlögen-Linz-Schlögen
• 4/4 Blick Runde

In our fast-paced, “digital” age, it’s rare for a down-to-earth craft to be passed down through a family for nearly 200 years. But in Niederranna, time moves at a pleasantly slower pace. And so it is that the Königsdorfer family has been building the traditional Zillen boats typical of the Danube Valley since 1820. Like his father and many of his ancestors before him, the head of the family, Rudolf Königsdorfer, practices the craft of boatbuilding—as one of the last remaining master boatbuilders on the Danube. And he ensures that, year after year, around 80 handcrafted Zillen leave his workshop. Their shape is a classic, whether they are traditionally rowed or modernly motorized. The flat bottom is what distinguishes the Zille, giving it stability in the water and a shallow draft. In earlier times, boats for the Danube were “caulked”—that is, sealed with moss and hemp. This is the origin of the legend that a good Zille must first sink before it can float. This is because the natural materials actually only sealed the hull once they had swollen in the water. This is no longer the case with modern Zillen. And yet, they still embody much of the old tradition of boatbuilding—200 years of passed-down knowledge.

The Ancient Craft of Zille-Building
The custom-built Zille—look over the Zille builder’s shoulder during a free group tour (10 to 50 people) (duration: 1.5 hours).

Group sizes: 10 to 50 people
Available: Year-round by advance reservation